Conclusion
Bipolar steroid-eluting epicardial leads showed an acceptable long-term
function, significantly better than unipolar non-steroid-eluting ones;
therefore, they are more appropriate option in either adults or children
with an indication for epicardial lead implantation. Furthermore,
improved long-term function of epicardial leads, which is observed in
bipolar steroid-eluting ones, indicated that they might be a better
alternative for endocardial pacemakers in situations that epicardial
leads are preferable.